"Under the Riviera" by P.Landauer, oil on board

Breathe in the warmth of a classic French summer.

This captivating original oil painting by contemporary French artist Patrice Landauer instantly transports you to a sun-drenched coastal escape. Executed with thick, deliberate impasto brushstrokes, the artwork beautifully captures a lively beach scene alive with the shifting poetry of natural light and long, golden-hour shadows.

At the heart of the canvas, a stylish central figure effortlessly anchors the composition, surrounded by vintage-style lounge chairs, beachgoers, and a classic wide-brimmed sunhat resting in the foreground. Heavily inspired by early 20th-century Fauvism and Impressionism, Landauer’s masterful use of bold color harmonies and vibrant textures evokes pure nostalgia and seaside serenity.

Housed in a beautiful, whitewashed faux-bamboo wooden frame that perfectly enhances its mid-century coastal aesthetic, this exceptional piece serves as a striking statement artwork—bringing a timeless touch of French elegance and summer warmth to any space.

Oil on board 

Dimensions 

Frame 125w/70h

Painting 117w/60h